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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,940.20, 1,168,410.30 and 401,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,940.20, 1,168,410.30 and 401,026.60 is: 601,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,940.20 : 1,168,410.30 = 401,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,940.20/1,168,410.30 = 401,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,940.20x = 1,168,410.30 × 401,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,940.20x = 468,563,610,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,563,610,013.98/778,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,539.90

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